A Rebellion of Care by David Gate Book Review

Rating: 4 Stars

Release Date: Jul 15 2025

Format: E-Book

Publisher: Convergent Books

This was my first time with Gate's work, but I am interested in seeing more. I have started following him on Instagram to see more of his work.

The book is organized into ten thematic sections, each with poems that fit into those themes. I found that Gate's skills dazzled in the poems about religion. I love the juxtaposition he offered when using spiritual language in tandem with digital nomenclature.

The poems were easily consumable and did not require much thought on the reader's part. This could both be an asset and a deterrent, depending on which type of poems speak to you. I found the short poems to be written for the digital age, and I really enjoyed them.

Overall, I liked this collection, and I can't wait to read more from this author.

Final Thoughts: Reminder, poetry is subjective, and what I like might not be what you like. Always be open to reading and experiencing new perspectives and types of poetry.

Disclaimer: Thank you Netgalley and Convergent Books for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.